how do I know if I need a converter or adapter? Will it hurt to use converter if I don't need it?
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This is just an adapter. Safe to use for charging phones or computers as they self - adjust. Current is still 220 or 240V, so it will fry your toothbrush or hair dryer.
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I'm not really sure, but we used these adapters while in Seville, Spain for our Iphones, Kindle and Acer laptop. No problems at all. Our daughter also used these during her semester abroad there without incident.
35950
You can use a converter if you don't need it. I used one for my Dell computer and it worked fine.I had two prong adapters, but the brick had a three prong cord. I got that adapter and it works fine, too.
35951
Please check your electronic if it says INPUT: 100-240V then you do not need a voltage converter or transformer. You may simply use an adapter plug such as this. If the Input voltage range is only 110V or 120V then you'll need an appropriate size voltage converter.
35952
Look on the device: If it says: INPUT:100-240v" then you can use an adapter.
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Most all chargers (e.g. for cell phone, camera, laptop) can handle 100-240V and only an adapter is needed -converter won't hurt though. If the devices says nothing, chances are good it can't handle 240 V and you have to have a converter. You'll damage the device otherwise. The converter needs to be able to handle the Watts of the device
480243
Nope. I am using it without adapter or voltage converter now and it works fine. May be little loose though... But still working fine at home, at gym, everywhere...
585116
I would use a converter, but not sure. It may depend on which country you go to.
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I too am confused by the question. In the US, adapters are generally used to adapt two prong female (US) to three prong female (with the ground prong). So, maybe the answer is that you do not need a "adapter" (not really a true converter) at all, as you can plug in either a 3 prong male plug or a 2 prong male plug into this device (if within power limits).
37005
Same thing happen to me. A waste of money, I was told I needed an converter to make work. If you find another way please let me know.
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I have no clue. I would Google the area and see what they use. But I would strongly advise you to buy a different converter
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I used a converter with built-in plug adapter. If you just change the plug you still have too much voltage (220) and could fry your laptop.
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Hi Matt, unfortunately I have not been able to use the converter because it is not compatible with my system.
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I would find out what the electrical specifications are for the country you are going to and then purchase an adapter if one is needed. Should be easy enough.
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Depends on the power requirements of the device. As long as it doesn't surpass max watts capacity of the converter, you are good to use it.
659166
I don't think you need a converter, all electronics today have it built-in. The only thing you will need is a 240v curling iron/straightener, even the converter's seem to burn out their motor's. I used the adapter for my phone, kindle, camera, shaver. My wife bought a 240v curling iron someone in our group used their 120v with a converter and it burnt out.
855535
You can get outlet converter. I bought a set and it has multiple converter components to it.
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I already had a converter but I don't know if one was supposed to be included. I do not remember getting one.
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I was thinking to add one myself, and my son who is a computer Einstein, suggests no adaptor should be necessary.But then as my machine is still under warranty the base warranty sticker is still in place. Can't remove to confirm.Even so, if you take the plunge, an adaptor only costs pennies in the great scheme of things.Perhaps the M.S.I. forums can shed some light.Good luck!
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You don't need any adapter, just connect it to headlignt line power. I added a switch to turnning on/off any time i want ;)
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You dont need any adapter. Everything you need comes with it. Hope this helps.
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It works fine when I hook it up to my TV as is, I didn't need no adapter. Oh, and I got a digital TV., so they both work together. If you have an old analog TV you will need adapters and a converter box, if you live in the U.S.